Seven years ago, Shambala Festival ‘liked’ one of my images on Facebook. That little bit of relatively insignificant recognition, over the forthcoming years, turned something I enjoyed into a passion and a passion into a thriving, successful company. Namely Strikingfaces. It was the very start of something significant and hugely fulfilling. Today, Strikingfaces, is a specialist… Read more »
What makes a professional photographer ‘professional’ ?
There are many quite exceptional amateur photographers and there are also many quite appalling ‘Professional Photographers. Photographers are ten a penny, and it is probably possible to engage ten for a penny. Literally thousands of individuals and organisations promote themselves as ‘Professional Photographers’ so selecting the right one to deliver your imagery can be a… Read more »
Grace Eyre | Christmas & Fancy Dress
What a Christmas we had! And as we chuck out the turkey and puddings and adopt a strict diet of turmeric and tofu it’s nice to reflect on what a fine old time we enjoyed. Being the official photographers at the Grace Eyre festive do was definitely a highlight. Each year Striking Faces nominate a… Read more »
Shamabla | Party Town
We are back, and woah the world feels dull this side of Shambala. In our humble opinion this year was the best ever, and we have been to many. We are busy editing hundreds of the images we captured and will shortly be posting them on our Striking Faces Facebook page. So please go and… Read more »
Wickham Festival
We covered Wickham festival this weekend and what a great Festival it was! From Jools Holland, KT Tunstall, Proclaimers to The Levellers. The line up was great, performances excellent; not forgetting to mention all the other talented artists that performed throughout the weekend. Festivals are not just about the music and Wickham had plenty going… Read more »
The Joys of a Google Trusted Photograher
Being a Google Trusted Photographer you get to meet a vast array of people. Not just business owners but arty people too, doing what they do, quietly in the shadows. Recently I was helping Jo complete one of her Google Business Photo shoots for the Merchant Tea & Coffee Company in St Albans, (a lovely… Read more »